Dog Control Statistics – registered dogs and owners, the top five registered dog breeds, dog related injury claims, claim costs and prosecutions under the Dog Control Act 1996.

Information sources used

The data used to develop the council information sections have been derived from the Department of Internal Affairs, Statistics New Zealand, Council long-term plans (LTP), the National Dog Database, the Ministry of Justice and the Accident Compensation Corporation. The information has been taken as reported from these sources. In reviewing the information, readers should be mindful that the information:

Has only been presented in a consistent way.

Has not been analysed or adjusted to allow comparisons between councils to be made.